On the House floor this week are H.R. 362, to increase the number of highly qualified math and science teachers in K-12;, H.R. 363, to support young researchers to foster the most innovative scientific research; and H.R. 1332, to make capital more accessible for small businesses, which are catalysts for technological innovation.

Miller said the package of bills “represents the first step in a continuing effort to promote innovation and competitiveness. … This is about the future. This is about strengthening America’s middle class with good jobs that we will keep here at home.”

“America is still the No. 1 economy in the world, and we can keep that leadership. But we can only do so with a level of determination and commitment that we have not shown in almost half a century,” he said. “Other countries are making aggressive investments in a competitive workforce. We must exceed those efforts.”

UPDATE @ 2:40 P.M. TUESDAY: The House has passed H.R.362 on a 389-22 vote, and has begun debate on H.R.363.